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Class of 2028 Watch List: Five Setters to Watch

Class of 2028 Watch List: Five Setters to Watch
Mike Graham
Mike Graham March 27, 2025 @ 10:29 PM
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Abby Lawson
Abby Lawson 5'7" | S/OH | 2028
KY
Lucy Culbertson
Lucy Culbertson 5'7" | S/RS | 2028
KY
Ava Musick
Ava Musick S | 2028
KY
Lillian Kirk
Lillian Kirk 5'1" | S | 2028
KY
Ella Draper
Ella Draper 5'3" | DS/L/S | 2028
KY
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Culbertson has a good work ethic that is bound to pay off at Woodford County in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["762100"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e6156b7d58b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lawson (pictured) is getting in some good reps during club season. Lawson does a good job finding the hot hitters, allowing them to finish plays. Lawson is constantly moving her feet trying to make things happen. Lawson hopes to translate the success to East Jessamine in the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["612113"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e6156b7d5d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Draper gives the Comets sound defensive play and versatility. She can change positions quickly depending on the team needs. She does a good job staying under control with the first touches only diving when necessary. She is also a solid server. Draper recorded 332 assists, 390 digs and 60 aces this past season for the Comets, helping them win the 1st District crown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["612195"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e6156b7d60f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kirk is a nice multi-sport athlete for the Eagles. Kirk primarily played defensive specialist for the Eagles, but can set up the offense when needed. Kirk does a good job squaring her arms up to balls and making two to three-point passes. Kirk led Madison Southern with 236 digs this past fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["612197"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e616d69517c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Musick could be more involved in the offense with more experience this season. She is a sound multi-sport athlete for the Titans. Musick can spread the ball around to a number of different hitters. She is also a sound passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note from the Writer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mike Graham has been writing for Prep Dig for one year and has enjoyed getting to know the volleyball scenes in both Kentucky and Ohio. If you liked the story, please copy and paste to X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. You may also follow us at @prepdigkentucky or @prepdigoh on Instagram in addition to @PrepDigKy or @PrepDigOH on X. If you feel someone in Kentucky or Ohio needs coverage, please email Mike at pnmikeg@yahoo.com. You may also follow him on X @GMCgrah or Instagram @g.michaelgraham. Subscriptions give you access to exclusive content. For a 30% discount, enter code graham30 at checkout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Lucy Culbertson

Lucy Culbertson

KY
S/RS
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS S/RS
CLASS 2028
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Lucy
Culbertson S/RS
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
Woodford County
|
KY
Class of 2028 Watch List: Five Setters to Watch
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Abby Lawson

Abby Lawson

KY
S/OH
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS S/OH
CLASS 2028
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Abby
Lawson S/OH
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
East Jessamine
|
KY
Class of 2028 Watch List: Five Setters to Watch
Lawson (pictured) is getting in some good reps during club season. Lawson does a good job finding the...
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Abby Lawson

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School: East Jessamine
Club: Lexington United
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Ella Draper

Ella Draper

KY
DS/L/S
HEIGHT 5'3"
POS DS/L/S
CLASS 2028
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Ella
Draper DS/L/S
Class
2028
Height
5'3"
HS
Carlisle County
|
KY
Class of 2028 Watch List: Five Setters to Watch
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Ella Draper

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School: Carlisle County
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Lillian Kirk

Lillian Kirk

KY
S
HEIGHT 5'1"
POS S
CLASS 2028
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Lillian
Kirk S
Class
2028
Height
5'1"
HS
Madison Southern
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KY
Class of 2028 Watch List: Five Setters to Watch
Kirk is a nice multi-sport athlete for the Eagles. Kirk primarily played defensive specialist for the Eagles, but...
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Lillian Kirk

State: Kentucky
School: Madison Southern
Club: Central Kentucky Youth Volleyball
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Ava Musick

Ava Musick

KY
S
POS S
CLASS 2028
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Ava
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Class
2028
HS
Mercer County
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KY
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School: Mercer County
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